Deals on Kids’ Haircuts, Eyeglasses, Baby Supplies, Preschool/After-School Care and More

We’re all watching the family budget these days. Whether it’s shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we’re taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

This column is dedicated to giving you five great deals—both to local stores or online—that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money!

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you’ve seen. Just add them to the comment box!

This week, Frugal Family scoured our resources and uncovered deals on getting the kids’ hair cut, eyeglasses, baby supplies, preschool or after-school care and more.

1. COUPON FOR $3 OFF CHILD’S HAIRCUT IN ‘BAY AREA PARENT’ MAGAZINE  

Deal: As the parent of a young child, it can often be tough to find the perfect place to get your child’s haircut—one that does a good job, is friendly and understanding with your child’s nervousness and squirminess, and one that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg! This month, Balloon Cuts Kids’ Hair Salon, 4684 Meridian Ave. in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, is offering $3 off a child’s regular haircut. PLUS, they have a TV playing kid shows, toys and games while you wait, and a treat for each kiddie customer. This coupon can be found in the March issue of Bay Area Parent Magazine on page 23. Grab yourself a copy at several local locations—they are available at most schools in the front office, at coffee shops, on newsstands and in book stores, and more, and are free!

Good Through: March 31

2. BUY ONE PAIR OF EYEGLASSES, GET ONE FREE  

Deal: EyeBuyDirect.com is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a special sale. For a limited time, buy one pair of eyeglasses and get the second one (of equal or lesser value) for free! No promo code necessary.

Good Through: Indefinitely, limited time.

3. 10 PERCENT OFF AT 'KID TO KID' 

Deal: Kid to Kid is a second-hand children’s store in Santa Clara that sells gently used kids’ clothing, strollers, car seats, toys and more. Make an appointment to sell the kids’ items you don’t need anymore for cash or 20 percent more in store credit, or shop for the things you need at a bargain price. This month, mention the store’s ad in Bay Area Parent Magazine and receive 10 percent off your entire purchase!

Good Through: March 27.

4. 15 PERCENT OFF DIAPERS,WIPES, BABY SUPPLIES, CLOTHES, TOYS AND MORE  

Deal: Tired of always having to rush out to the store when you’re low on diapers, wipes, or other essential supplies for baby? Wish you could shop for clothes and toys for the kids and have a bigger selection to choose from than the local stores? Diapers.com is here to rescue you. Shop online from the comfort of your own home and it can be delivered to your doorstep as soon as the next day! Next-day shipping is free when you spend $49 or more, so stock up on a few cases of diapers and wipes at a time, and you’re starting to save some serious money. Plus, right now, enter promo code “SLICKWIPES” at checkout and receive 15 percent off your entire order!

Good Through: Indefinitely, limited time.

5. FREE TUITION FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR TWO WEEKS

Deal: Community First School in Sunnyvale offers preschool programs and play-based childcare for infants and toddlers as young as six weeks. They also offer play-based child care and after-school enrichment programs for children up through age 12. The teachers aim to foster a lifelong love of learning in their students. Currently, the school is offering a free two-week trial to new, interested families with school-aged children in its after-school program. There is no obligation to enroll in the school once the two free weeks are up. For more information about the school or free trial, call 408-739-2022.

Good Through: The end of March.